ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

Job Overview The City of Carson is seeking an Administrative Analyst to support the City Manager's Office during a pivotal time in the city’s growth, including its designation as a 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Venue City. Responsibilities and Duties Coordinate strategic initiatives related to the City’s 2028 Games designation, including regional planning, briefings, presentations, event logistics, sponsor outreach, and partnership coordination. Develop and monitor departmental budgets, prepare expenditure reports, cost proposals, and financial analyses. Draft and coordinate City Council staff reports; manage agenda processes for meetings and City Council activities. Prepare and administer contracts, RFPs, and RFQs; process requisitions, purchase orders, and contractor payments. Conduct research and analysis to support new and existing programs, and provide written recommendations for executive review. Identify and pursue grant opportunities, and assist with grant applications and compliance reporting. Prepare correspondence, reports, and briefing materials on behalf of the City Manager's Office. Provide scheduling and calendar management for the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, and other executive staff. Coordinate meetings, itineraries, logistics, and follow‑up for executive‑level engagements. Serve as a liaison between the City Manager's Office and other city departments, external partners, and stakeholders. Support meeting preparation and agenda coordination for executive and committee meetings. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of full‑time paid experience in a staff capacity analyzing organizational problems, systems, procedures, and budgets. Strong knowledge of research and analytical methods, statistical methods, report presentation, budgeting practices, purchasing practices, personnel principles, office management practices, organizational theory, cost analysis, public administration, and supervision techniques. Demonstrated ability to compile, analyze, and evaluate complex administrative information; plan, organize, direct, and evaluate programs; communicate effectively in oral and written formats; and build effective working relationships. Proficiency with computers and related software; ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Vacancy Information The position is full‑time (Exempt, FLSA), 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (including a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break). The role is fully on‑site; remote work is not available. Physical and Medical Requirements Positions in this class require vision for reading small print, primarily sedentary work, may require use of a vehicle, use of personal vehicle, subject to indoor/outdoor conditions, sometimes requiring evening meetings or travel, and may necessitate occasional evening or weekend work. Employees who need accommodations will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The City will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, under the California Fair Chance Act. Reasonable accommodations are provided per the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr